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ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: August 31st, 2010, 6:52 pm
by mygreened
I'm thinking of selling my Hilux 4WD & buying a V8 ED Fairmont or maybe ED XR8. I want to know what kind of fuel economy are you getting & how much it's costing ( both manual or auto). I'm interested in this type of car as I had a 6 cyl falcon which was awsome on fuel & I'm over the 4WD. I just want to have a real nice street cruiser back & come on some club runs with you guys. I'm only really interested in the V8 but all your input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks John

Re: ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: August 31st, 2010, 7:02 pm
by EDFalcon
What year/model is your hilux mate? Got any pics?

As per your question. I roughly get about 14L per 100km in my manual ED XR8.

Steve

Re: ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: August 31st, 2010, 7:09 pm
by Allen
I would regularly get 600k's out of a 68L tank in my 5L NC & NF Fairlanes... its was generally better economy than what I get out of the two 4L ED's I've had.

Re: ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: August 31st, 2010, 7:25 pm
by pHaT`eL
I get about 450km out of a tank in my wagon with 3.08 gears and auto. I may or may not thrash it though..

Re: ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: August 31st, 2010, 8:32 pm
by jazza312
i have an auto nc v8 and i get about 320km. that is 100% around town tho and thats on 60L of gas. on a long trip i get about 550km. if u dont mind gas then that could be alright for ya...

Re: ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: August 31st, 2010, 8:36 pm
by mygreened
EDFalcon wrote:What year/model is your hilux mate? Got any pics?

As per your question. I roughly get about 14L per 100km in my manual ED XR8.

Steve



Its a 99 hilux dual cab 2.7 petrol 5 speed manual. Here are a few pics & yes I do use it for what it was made
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Re: ED V8 Fairmont fuel economy

PostPosted: September 1st, 2010, 6:06 pm
by EDFalcon
If it was a 3.0 TDi i would have been interested mate but doesn't matter!! Looks nice though. Hope you find what you're looking for.